Monday, February 28, 2011

"That buzzing-noise means something. If there's a buzzing noise, somebody's making a buzzing-noise, and the only reason for making a buzzing-noise that I know of is because you're a bee... And the only reason for being a bee that I know of is making honey... And the only reason for making honey is so I can eat it."

~Winnie the Pooh

I had hoped to have mybeehive set up this year.I have been readingseveralbooksand the Mr. grew up with hivesin the yard. I was allset to begin raisingbees and collectingmy own honey.

Last month I realizedI needed to wait a littlelonger before thisdream could happen.

This weekend I discovered that I havebees....hundreds of them.I am not disturbing the hive, but I didtake a few picturesof the bees as they wereenjoying my rosemary bush.

It won't be long before I can make honey caramelwith honey from my land. xx

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

"Be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look upon the stars."

~Henry Van Dyke

Yesterday the Mr. tooka rare day off and weheaded to a state parkfor a day of play.With the weather a breezy 79 degrees,a picnic basket full ofhomemade goodness,and some wonderful company, it was great to have a chance to relax and enjoy life. xx

Friday, February 11, 2011

" Come on friends and lend me an ear, I'll explain the connection between wine and beer, And sourdough and yogurt and miso and kraut, What they have in common is what it's all about. Oh the microorganisms, Oh the microorganisms..."

~Nettles from "wild fermentation" by Sandor Ellix Katz

The cabbages have been growing for months and are now ready:

Using one of my favorite booksI will be spending the weekendmaking kimchi and sauerkraut.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities."

Peel and cube one ripe papaya.Peel and cube two ripe avocados.Combined in a medium bowl.Mix the juice of two lemons and 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil,pour over the papaya and avocados.Sprinkle with coarse sea salt andfresh ground pepper.

Please do not be deceived by thesimple ingredients. Give it a tryand I think you will enjoy it asmuch as I do. xx

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

It's raining, again. So, we are finding indoor projects to keep busy. I had a roll of paper towels that a well-meaning family member thought I needed. [I have cut up cloths that I use and wash. ] With a few water-based markers and a spray bottle of water, we made a simple tie dye. Tomorrow we are making mud pies! xx

About Me

Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.~ Kurt Vonnegut